Omalur

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Omalur
Town
NH7 Omalur Tollplaza near Salem
Omalur
Coordinates: 11°44′N 78°04′E / 11.73°N 78.07°E / 11.73; 78.07Coordinates: 11°44′N 78°04′E / 11.73°N 78.07°E / 11.73; 78.07
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Salem
Government
• Member of Legislative Assembly	A. Thamizharasu
Area
• Total	8.16 km² (3.15 sq mi)
Elevation	298 m (978 ft)
Population (2001)
• Total	13,442
• Density	1,600/km² (4,300/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	636455
Telephone code	04290
Vehicle registration	TN-30

Omalur is a panchayat town in the Salem District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated on the National Highway 7 between 11° 73333" latitude and 78° 06667" longitude. It has a population of about 13,600. Agriculture, leather and handloom textiles are the major business. It is the second largest taluk in the district of Salem. Omalur has 95 census villages.

History

In 14th century, Omalur Kottai built.

The Madurai Nayaks ruled Kongu Nadu, the Gatti Mudalis were the made in-charge of Omalur, Taramangalam and others. They built the temple at Taramangalam which is an architectural wonder. The Salem district, the most dangerously exposed province of the Madurai Nayaks rule. They ruled from Taramangalam, where they built a costly temple. In Salem district, they held the important strategic fort of Omalur and Attur.

The Gatti Mudalis's rule extended east-west from Thalaivasal to Dharapuram and north-south from Omalur to Karur. After the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire, the Gatti Mudalis became the Palaiyakkarar of Omalur under Tirumalai Nayak of Madurai in 1623.

In 1660, Chikka Deveraja conquered Sankagiri, Thoppur and Omalur. In 1667, the Gatti Mudalis lost Omalur to Mysore. In 1688-89, Chikka Deva Raya, the king of Mysore, felt strong enough once again to invade Baramahal and the whole district of Salem came under his control before his death in 1704.

In 1815 Omalur taluk was absorbed into Salem taluk, but was recreated in 1819. It was again absorbed by Salem taluk in 1860, and again recreated in 1910. In 1916 Omalur taluk bifurcated into Omalur and Mettur, and in 1941 Mettur Taluk was absorbed into Omalur.

Geography

Omalur is located at 11°44′N 78°04′E / 11.73°N 78.07°E / 11.73; 78.07.^[1] It has an average elevation of 298 metres (977 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[2] Omalur had a population of 12,536. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Omalur has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 58%. In Omalur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Climate

The climate is generally hot and dry. Summer stretches from February to July with its peak during the months of April and May. Temperatures stay above 30°C and can reach 37°C. During this time it gets occasional spells of rain. During the months of August and September the South-West monsoons start and bring about 100 mm of rain. In October and November it receives the North-East monsoon.

Educational institutions

The village has 69 Primary Schools, 19 Upper Primary Schools, 8 Secondary Schools and 6 Higher Secondary Schools, a total of 101 Schools.

Kalaimagal matriculation higher secondary school,RC Chettipatti,Omalur
SSRM Higher secondary school,karrupur.
Vellasami Chettiyar Higher Secondary School, Omalur
Fatima Girls Higher Secondary School, Omalur
Mount Shervaroys Matriculation School, Poosarippatti
South Indian Matriculation & Higher Secondary School, Panchukalipatti
Swamy Vivekanatha Matriculation School, Kadayampatti
G. R. Matriculation School, Muthuanickenpatti.
Wistom Gates Matriculation School, Kottaimariammankoil
St. Joseph Matriculation School, Pagalpatti
John Britto Matriculation School, Kamalapuram
Govt Higher secondary school, Periyapatty, semmandapatty village
Govt Higher secondary school, Pannapatty
Govt Higher secondary school, muthu Naikken Patty
Govt Higher secondary school, Vellalappatti
Panchayat Union Primary School,Kamalapuram

Omalur town colleges and Universities:

Government Engineering College, Salem (Autonomous)(Anna University,Chennai)
Periyar University at Omalur town 3 km. Omalur (TK)
Dhirajlal gandhi college of technology,Opp. Salem Airport,Sikanampatty,Omalur, Salem.Affiliated to ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI.
Narusu's Sarathy Institute of Technology, Poosaripatti at Omalur town 6 km. Omalur (TK)Affiliated to ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI.
Padmavani Arts & Science College (near Periyar University) at Omalur town 3 km. Omalur (TK)
Balakrishna Polytechnic College at Omalur town 4 km. Omalur (TK)
DPC Polytechnic College at Omalur town 6 km. Omalur (TK)

Villages

Morur.K
Kilakathikadu
Thatravoor
Kongarapatty
Danishpet
K.n.pudur
Karuthanoor
Kamandapatty
Kamalapuram
Babuchettipatty
Thathiyampatty
Pudhu Nallagoundampatty - Nearby Government Engineering College
Muthunayakanpatty
Kotagoundampatty
Thindamangalam
Anaigoundampatty - OPP - Government Engineering College
Saminakayanpatty -
Morrappampatty
Pallpakki
Mottur
Amman Kovil Patty
M. Chttipatty
Karuppur
Olakkur
Jodukuly
konreddiyur
Guruvareddiyur
Sigalarapatti
Kottalur pudur
Payurankottai
Kullakavundanoor
Vellalapatty
Vellkkalpatty
Kamandapatty
Morappampatty
Kottamettupatty
Pulyampatty
Naranampalayam
Pagalpatty
Chellapillaikuttai
K. R. Thoppur
Perumal Kovil
Koottaimariamman Kovil
Pachhampatty
Karuppadk; Patty
Panjukalipatty
Chinthamanyur(Hand loom and power loom is the major work in this village.This is growing like a city .)
Polykadai
Chhnatiurupathi
Kuppinayakkanur
Kootaigoundampatty
Kanjanayakanpaty
Kuthraikuthhipallam
Nalukalpalam
Thinnppatti
Mattukkarunar
Karuthanur
Karuppur
Mullai Nagar
Marakkottai
Mulli Chettipatti
Konampatty
Deevattypatty
Pannapatty
Maragoundan Pudur
Kongupatti
Periavadagampatti-Even though it is under the name of Danishpet panchat, all the facilities are available in this Periavadagampatti village only.
Danishpet- The main occupation is agriculture. It has two lakes. Danishpet Railway Station falls on the Tiruppattur-Salem rail route. It is under the administrative control of the Southern Railways. The nearest major railhead, Salem Junction Railway Station is 24 km away.
Tholasampatty
SATTUR <is the most popular village at omalur taluk,sri durkkaliammaman Temple located at sattur,

Politics

Omalur assembly constituency is part of Salem (Lok Sabha constituency).^[3]

Government offices In Omalur

Taluk Office - Omalur to Mettur Via.
Union Office - Near Taluk Office.
RTO Office(TN-30Y-UO) - Omalur to Tharamangalam Via.
Police Station - Omalur to Mettur Via.
Sub Register Office - Near Omalur GH.
Sub Treasury Office - Near Taluk Office
Combained Court - Near Taluk office.
Salem Air Port - Kamalapuram, Omalur to Banglore Main Road.
Southern Railway Station, Omalur.

Banks in Omalur

State Bank of India, Omalur to Mettur Via.
Axis Bank, Near Omalur Bus Stand.
Indian Bank, Near Omalur Bus Stand.
Indian Oversees Bank, Near Omalur Bus Stand.
South Indian Bank, Omalur to Dharmapuri.
Tamilnad mercantile bank ltd,omalur to mettur via,
Indusind Bank, Omalur to Mettur Via.
Canara Bank, Omalur to Mettur Via.

ATM Centers in Omalur

Near State Bank
Near Railway Station
Near Omalur to Salem via Petrol Bunk.
Near Axis Bank
Near South Indian Bank
IOB ATM Near Bus stand
SBI ATM Near Bus Stand

References

↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Omalur
↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies". Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-09.